Good morning, BRIDGE family. We are three weeks into August, and I want to check in with you. We have covered a lot this month. What autism actually is. Why our children are diagnosed late. What sensory differences look like in daily life. How behavior is communication. And I want to know what has shifted for you. Because sometimes the biggest change is not a new strategy. It is a new story you tell about your child. Instead of "they are being difficult," it is "they are telling me something." Instead of "why can't they just," it is "what do they need?" That shift that one shift in how you see them changes everything. Drop in the comments: What is one thing that has shifted for you this month? What do you see differently about your child now? Dr. KC

This one is for every parent who has ever watched their child cover their ears in a grocery store, refuse to wear a shirt because of the tag, or walk into a wall for the tenth time that day and wondered: What is happening inside them? Now you have an answer. "Understanding Sensory Differences: What Your Child's Sensory World Feels Like — and How to Help" is now in the Resources section. What is inside: - All eight sensory systems explained in plain language - What hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity look like for each sense - Common situations and what actually helps - How to build a sensory diet for your child at home This resource pairs perfectly with Tuesday's session recording. Watch the live. Read the guide. You will have a completely different lens for your child's behavior. Download it now in the Resources tab. And tell me in the comments which sensory system you think is most affecting your child. Dr. Clay